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CE Presses Hong Kong Advantages in Europe
"China Initiative" Launched in Ontario
Hong Kong Hosts ITU
Hong Kong Forum Sets New Record
Dr. Margaret Chan Becomes WHO Chief
Hong Kong, Canada Renew MOU
Acclaimed Film Premieres at Asian Film Fest
Hong Kong Film Night in Vancouver
Hong Kong Ideal Sourcing Platform
International Business Grows
News Capsules

Hong Kong’s role as a vital link between European companies and the massive economic potential of Mainland China has evolved and strengthened in the face of globalization. That was the key message from the Chief Executive, Mr. Donald Tsang, during his visits to
Belgium and France in November. [more...]

An ambitious new collaboration between the Hong Kong Economic and Trade
Office (HKETO) in Canada and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) will enable Ontario businesses to better leverage the vast opportunities in
the Asia-Pacific region. [more...]

Representatives of the OCC and HKETO, together with the VIPs, unveil the "Gateway to China" at the launching ceremony of "China Initiative" -- a project designed to allow Ontario's small and medium-sized businesses to utilize Hong Kong's position as the gateway to the Mainland.

For the first time, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has
held its annual forum outside Geneva. Hong Kong was chosen as host of
Telecom World 2006, a prestigious global information and communication
technology (ICT) event that welcomed thousands of delegates from around
the world this month. [more...]

At the ITU Telecom World 2006 opening ceremony, Chief Executive Donald Tsang describes the event as "a vote of confidence in Hong Kong's expertise and China's role in the international arena", adding that it "underlines Hong Kong's unique position as a global hub for ICT.

The 7th Hong Kong Forum welcomed a record-breaking 403 participants at
its annual flagship event last November. The Forum is organized by the
Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide.... [more...]

With a record high of 166 delegates from Canada, the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association is given the "Best Attendance Award (Worldwide)" at the 2006 Hong Kong Forum.

Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China on July 1, 1997. Hong Kong's constitutional document, the Basic Law, enacted by China's People's Congress, came into effect the same day.

The Basic Law embodies the concept of "One Country, Two Systems" and guarantees a high degree of autonomy with Hong Kong people running Hong Kong in all areas except for foreign affairs and defence.

In particular, it ensures that Hong Kong's capitalist system and way of life under the rule of law will remain unchanged for at least 50 years.

The key provisions of the Basic Law which have been fully implemented in Hong Kong include:
?The laws previously in force in Hong Kong have been maintained, separate from those in the Mainland.
?Continuation of freedom of speech; of the press and publications; of assembly; of religion; of procession and demonstration and the right and freedom to form, join trade unions and to strike.
?Independent finances separate from the Mainland and formulation of Hong Kong' own monetary and financial policies and safeguarding of the free movement of goods, assets and capital.

For details of the Basic Law, click icon "Basic Law" at www.hketo.ca.